Bill Ames

I had a fun morning at @fox32chicago.bsky.social with Ames Sports client Karen Scholl, who was in town promoting her book 'Surviving Soccer: A Chill Parent's Guide to Carpools, Calendars, Coaches, Clubs, and Corner Kicks.' Get your copy of Karen's book here: www.amazon.com/Surviving-So... #BookSky

IPG Adds Four Publishers Independent Publishers Group has added four new publisher clients to its sales and distribution programs:Back Nine Press, which is devoted to

Ames Sports Literary & Publicity Agency client Back Nine Press announces a distribution deal with @ipgbook.bsky.social. www.shelf-awareness.com/theshelf/202... #BookSky #Publishing #GolfBooks #SportsBooks

BREAKING: I Wrote a Children’s Book for Cubs Fans! And You Can Pre-Order TODAY!

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How The IX Soccer will revolutionize women's soccer coverage - The IX Sports How The IX Soccer will revolutionize women's soccer coverage. Come inside: we've created this women's soccer media space for you.

Good morning. It's a HUGE day for @theixsports.bsky.social. Read all about The IX Soccer, our newest sport-specific vertical. It's the coverage women's soccer deserves, and now it's here! #NWSL #USWNT #woso #WSL #WorldCup2027

SOME PROFESSIONAL NEWS:

Dixon artist opens art studio, hopes people will challenge themselves, connect with others Brave Arts Creative Studio, at 115 S. Hennepin Ave. in Dixon, is open Monday through Friday at various times for kids to get creative at open studio or learn about art in a more structured setting and for art parties designed for families and adults.

Brave Arts Creative Studio, at 115 S. Hennepin Ave. in Dixon, is open Monday through Friday at various times for kids to get creative at open studio or learn about art in a more structured setting and for art parties designed for families and adults.

What an honor it was to talk to @publisherswkly.bsky.social about Ames Sports!

Bill Ames Launches Sports-Focused Literary, PR Agency After 16 years acquiring and publicizing sports titles at Triumph Books, the publishing veteran has launched Ames Sports Literary & Publicity Agency, a combined literary agency and book publicity and ...

A big thank you to Edward Nawotka at @publisherswkly.bsky.social for the opportunity to discuss the launch of Ames Sports Literary & Publicity Agency. Looking forward to great things in sports publishing in 2026! www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/... #BookSky #Publishing #SportsBooks

Tweet from the Toronto Blue Jays that reads “THE. FRANCHISE.”

The hottest Christmas gift of 2025, sources say:

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Indigo: www.indigo.ca/en-ca/the-fr...

Home - Ames Sports Literary & Publicity Agency Ames Sports Literary & Publicity Agency Bill Ames is a seasoned sports publishing professional who helps authors find the right publisher for their work and generates strong book publicity across the ...

I’m thrilled to announce the opening of Ames Sports Literary & Publicity Agency, LLC! After two decades of acquiring & publicizing hundreds of unique sports books, I'm excited to help sportswriters, athletes, & publishers alike as a literary agent and sports publicist. Find me at AmesLiterary.com.

Lomas Brown is a semifinalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame for the first time. If you don't know much about the ex-Lion OT's career, he not only blocked for Barry Sanders he ushered in a 'new era' of pass blocker. More on Lomas' HOF case before the vote next week www.freep.com/story/sports...

Pass it to Bulis | Daniel Wagner | Substack The hockey blog that knows who needs the puck. Click to read Pass it to Bulis, by Daniel Wagner, a Substack publication. Launched a few seconds ago.

For now, I've started a PITB substack where I'll post my hockey writing and let you know what's coming next. passittobulis.substack.com

Hockey world honors The Post’s Hall of Famer Larry Brooks "He was the Gretzky of our business. The Great One."

Hockey world honors The Post’s Hall of Famer Larry Brooks

“Talent is a pursued interest. In other words, anything you’re willing to practice, you can do.”

- the great Bob Ross, who would have turned 83 today.

#RIP 🎨

Books-A-Million Bounces Back With new financial backing from its parent company, the country’s second largest bookselling chain has been revitalizing its stores and posting record sales in the process.

With new financial backing from its parent company, the country’s second largest bookselling chain has been revitalizing its stores and posting record sales in the process.

Opinion | Gambling Is Killing Sports and Consuming America

Sports weren’t corrupted by gamblers. It got sold out by the people who made gambling central to the business model.

New @nytopinion.nytimes.com column: how gambling became the engine driving American life — starting with sports www.nytimes.com/2025/10/28/o...

Only God Can Judge Me: The Many Lives of Tupac Shakur|Hardcover “Jeff Pearlman breaks down Tupac’s life like a veteran sportswriter examining a dynasty. This detailed look at his life is the work of a writer who understands the ego of greatness.”...

"Only God Can Judge Me: The Many Lives of Tupac Shakur," is my first non-sports book. Three years, 652 interviews. Hardest book I've written, best book I've written. I am fighting for sales in a sea of political news. Please consider helping a lib writer out. www.barnesandnoble.com/w/only-god-c...

It’s hard to convey just how much Chicagoans are mobilizing against ICE. Don’t want to downplay the harm, or make it seem like a fair fight. But in neighborhoods across this city, ICE is getting chased by people blowing whistles and shouting. People are running TOWARD ICE to protect their neighbors.

Jaxson Dart and Cam Skattebo are also going to have a multi-hour meeting after this game but it's just going to be them hitting wrestling finishers off the couch on each other

After a memorable 19-year run at Triumph Books, today is my final day. To all the authors whose books I acquired or book tours I managed, it has been an honor and pleasure to work with you. Shout-out to all the awesome sports media who helped our authors promote their books. #Publishing #BookSky

The Kid!

Sports publisher Triumph Books has another great crop of summer titles to help fans navigate the dog days of summer! Get 33% off these books & more using code AMES33 at checkout at TriumphBooks.com. 📚 #BlueJays #SFGiants #Huskers #GoBlue #Seahawks #PGATour #Fever #WNBA #Soccer #SportsBooks #BookSky

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It's almost here! Don't miss Friday night, July 25 at 7 PM at Prairie Lights Bookstore, talking about Becoming Caitlin Clark with six-on-six legends Lisa Bluder and Jan Jensen! See you there!

North Words: Norwood native and ESPN commentator Jenn Hildreth is "Tough as a Mother" The sportscaster's book features interviews with women athletes who tackled the challenge of motherhood.

North Words: Norwood native and ESPN commentator Jenn Hildreth is "Tough as a Mother" www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/5... via @ncprnews.bsky.social

ODDS and EVENS | 'LA Story': A Brilliant Chronicle of Shohei Ohtani and the 2024 Dodgers | JAPAN Forward With riveting details, longtime reporter Bill Plunkett captured the thrills and challenges faced by Shohei Ohtani and the World Series champion Dodgers.

ODDS and EVENS | 'LA Story': A Brilliant Chronicle of Shohei Ohtani and the 2024 Dodgers japan-forward.com/odds-and-eve... via @edodeven.bsky.social #Dodgers #MLB #Ohtani

Book excerpt: How Buster Posey foresaw Giants' record-breaking 2021 season that dethroned Dodgers In an excerpt from Alex Pavlovic's new book, he looks back at what spawned the greatest regular season in San Francisco Giants history.

Book excerpt: How Buster Posey foresaw Giants' record-breaking 2021 MLB season www.nbcsportsbayarea.com/mlb/san-fran... via @nbcsportsbayarea.com #SFGiants #MLB #BayArea

'Becoming Caitlin Clark' celebrates women's basketball icon Discover the story of Caitlin Clark and her rise to WNBA fame in the new book 'Becoming Caitlin Clark' by Howard Megdal.

‘Becoming Caitlin Clark’ celebrates women’s basketball icon www.wishtv.com/news/caitlin... via @wishtv.com #WNBA #Fever #Indiana